Schützenfest

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Schützenfest

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Schützenfeste, Markmen`s festivals, have a long tradtion in Germany and some other countries. From spring on all over the summer, many villages and cities enjoy some fun dayslearn more about it on our postcard about German traditions

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Volksfest

There is a large number and variety of Volksfeste, Folk festivals, happing all-year-round in Germany. Most of them have a long history. They might be known all around the world like the famous Oktoberfest in Munich or just in a village. What they have in common is fun activities for the whole family and enough to eat and drink!

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St. Martin's Day

St. Martin's day is celebrated in large parts of Germany and Europe. On November 11th, people remember to good deeds of St. Martin with processions, traditional geese meals, singing and bonfires. Kids love the sweets they receive when singing traditional songs and the light of lanterns is welcome in the darker time of the year.

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Sternsinger

Around January 6th, Epiphany, you can spot groups of children dressed up as Three Magi in many areas of Germany. They walk from door to door, singing songs, collecting money for charities,and blessing the houses. A wonderful start to the year during a dark month!

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Ostern

Easter - Ostern in German - marks an important holiday in Germany as in many other regions of the world. Painting eggs, an Easter egg hunt, a special festive meal and bright decorations in the house and outside are just a few common things to do and have around Easter. A lot of local traditions enriched by family traditions mark this holiday in spring.

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Karneval, Fastnacht

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